2. At the house where Maria has her abortion, what is the doctor's table NOT fitted with?
(a) Cushions.
(b) Drawers.
(c) Legs.
(d) Stirrups.

3. According to Maria, what was "something no one in the city liked to be near"?
(a) Success.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Poverty.

4. What does Maria throw out in order to insure bleeding?
(a) Bed sheets.
(b) Aspirin.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Tampax.

5. The season in New York, where Maria lost so much weight the agency wouldn't book her, what did she see every time she looked at food?
(a) Enthusiastic lines.
(b) Cheerful smiles.
(c) Ominous coils.
(d) Disgruntled frowns.

6. According to Helene, what is often true of selfish women?
(a) They don't put on weight.
(b) They drink heavily.
(c) They don't smoke.
(d) They drive very fast.

7. As the novel opens, whom does Helene say she does NOT visit Maria at the hospital for?
(a) BZ.
(b) Maria.
(c) Carter.
(d) Helene.

8. What accessory does Helene bring to the hospital for Maria that belongs to her?
(a) A chiffon scarf.
(b) A leather belt.
(c) Gold hoops.
(d) A diamond ring.

9. According to Maria, why shouldn't she have shown up at Freddy Chaikin's without calling?
(a) Because it was rude to show up without calling.
(b) Because only big stars were allowed to show up unannounced.
(c) Because only people in trouble came unannounced to see their agents.
(d) Because her agent is too busy to see her.

10. What does Maria say to the baby after Carter warns her about the baby getting chilled?
(a) "Your father wants to talk to you."
(b) "Mommy will be right back."
(c) "Mommy will take care of it."
(d) "Your father loves you."

11. After he returns from his film shoot, how does Carter respond to Maria's question if he's going to stay at the house in Beverly Hills?
(a) "I paid for it, didn't I?"
(b) "You weren't supposed to be here."
(c) "I thought you wanted me to."
(d) "All my things are here, aren't they?"

12. How many days does Maria realize she has not been bleeding?
(a) Fifty one.
(b) Ten.
(c) Ninety.
(d) Twenty five.

13. What is the subject of Maria and the man's conversation as they drive to get her abortion?
(a) Politics.
(b) Money.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Cars.

14. How is Maria playing on the lawn with the baby as Carter recalls in the beginning of the novel?
(a) She is tossing a ball to her.
(b) She is tossing water to her.
(c) She is blowing bubbles to her.
(d) She is picking dandelions for her.

15. What does she buy at Saks that she can't fit into her Corvette?
(a) A rocking chair.
(b) A stroller.
(c) A changing table.
(d) A bassinette.